Processing of documents by Customs and other relevant partner government agencies begins when the goods are already at the port, thereby considerably delaying the release process.
The role of clearing agents traditionally has been that of paper and bribe pushers, hence earning them a notorious reputation as unscrupulous border or port operatives.
The role of clearing agents traditionally has been that of paper and bribe pushers, hence earning them a notorious reputation as unscrupulous border or port operatives.